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Oct 13, 2011 | 11:19 AM

abady

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need help... need hp :)

Hi guys

I have 02 cadillac escalade "LQ9" engine, moded with borla exhaust system and k&n air intake, my car is not tuned yet, what i wanna do next is to make more power with this SUV, and this is my daily drive car and i don't wanna go so high with mods, only need to wake it up and make it run more faster, what mods you guys suggest for me next ? cam/heads ? i need your help

Oct 13, 2011 | 12:53 PM

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What is your budget, and is emissions a concern...?

Oct 13, 2011 | 02:18 PM

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headers, y pipe, and a tune

Oct 13, 2011 | 02:51 PM

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What is your budget, and is emissions a concern...?

about 3500$

Oct 13, 2011 | 02:52 PM

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headers, y pipe, and a tune

what brand of headers ? i have full borla exhaust, is the y pipe important?

Oct 13, 2011 | 04:16 PM

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what brand of headers ? i have full borla exhaust, is the y pipe important?

Most of the longtubes would be good. Just make sure they are stainless. The Y pipe is needed to connect the headers to your catback, so yes, it is important. Get one with hi flow cats. Get a good tune. You should have about $1500 to spare. Save it for a blower!

Oct 13, 2011 | 08:03 PM

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I have the borla system, i don't want to change it, i'll stick to it... i'm new to modding cars sorry i don't know what you mean by "blower" ;/ why not CAM/HEADS will it hurt the engine?